You know, what with Jose Garces dominating so much of the tapas and tapas-fusion market in Philly these days, sometimes it’s easy to forget about Owen Kamihira’s Bar Ferdinand, a less expensive outing than, say, Amada, but often, no less elegant or delicious. We popped in on a whim last week and, among other things, ordered up the Gambas Y Cangrego, a marinate of chilled jumbo shrimp, crab salad, spicy tomato puree and blood orange aioli that’ll run you somewhere in the neighborhood of ten bucks. And let us tell you: It was worth every penny, and we’ve been obsessing about it ever since. The lump crab and shrimp portions were generous and delicious, and the marinate was light as feather, but still packed a very distinct, very pert taste. This thing sang words like “spring” and “freshness” — along with the Cat Power version of “Sea of Love” — all the way down our throats. And we need to eat it again. As soon as possible. And as it happens, on Monday nights, Bar Ferd also happens to do half-price bottles of vino. Spring fever, indeed.
Bar Ferdinand, 1030 N 2nd St. (215) 923-1313
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